Nahan Himachal Tourist Guide and Packages

Nahan Himachal Tourist Guide and Packages - Destination Overview
  • Package Prices
    Nahan Himachal packages including visit to Paonta Sahib for only Rs 5999/- for 3 nights/4days in 3 star hotel
  • Location: Himachal Pradesh,India -
  • Nearest Airport: Chandigarh Shaheed Bhagat Singh Airport
  • Nearest Train Station: Paonta Sahib
  • Season to Visit: Nahan packages area offered all year

Nahan Himachal Tourist Guide and Nahan Tour Packages

Nahan is situated on an isolated ridge in the Shiwalik hills, overlooking greenfields. Nahan is a well laid-out picturesque town, known for its cleanliness and dust free streets. Saint and princes are linked with the origin of Nahan. The city was founded as a capital by Raja Karan Prakash in 1621. Another version recalls a saint who lived with a companionable Nahar on the site where the Nahan palace now stands "Nahar" means a Lion and probably the town takes its name from this saint. Nahan situated at an altitude of 932 meters, is a good base for visits to the surrounding areas viz. Renuka, Paonta Sahib, Trilokpur temple and the Suketi Fossil Park. It has a pleasant climate throughout the year and is watered by man made lake and decorated with temples and gardens. It is the headquarter of Sirmaur district.
 
 
  
Nahan - Quick Info - FAQ General Information About 
 
Altitude: 932 meters
Area: 2825 sq km
Population: 4.58 lakh
Temperature: Max. 38°C Min. 6°C
Clothing: Cotton clothes in Summer and light woolens in winter.
Language: Hindi, Punjabi, English are understood and spoken by the people engaged in tourism trade.
 
How to Reach Nahan
 
Rail: The nearest railway stations are Ambala, Chandigarh and Kalka which are connected by a  regular bus service.
 
Road: Nahan is approachable from many directions by road
        1. via Dehradun (Uttrakhand) through Paonta Sahib
        2. via Kala-Amb from Haryana and
        3. via Solan from Shimla ( H.P.)
 
There are regular bus services linking it to the other towns like Manali, Delhi and Haridwar.
 
 
Nahan Himachal Tour package & Itinerary
  • 5 Days Tour Package
  • One Day Nihan Site Seeing
  • Two Days Paonta Sahib Site Seeing including famous Gurudwara
  • One Day Renuka Lake Tour
  • One Day Nahan Excursions 
 
 
Nahan Tourist Attractions and Site Seeing

Rajgarh valley
Churdhar
Paonta Sahib
Dhaula Kuan
Balasundri temple, Trilokpur
Suketi Fossil Park
Renuka Lake
 
 
Lytton Memorial, Nahan

There gently level walks; Villa Round, Military Round and Hospital Round are evocative of the city's past. The hub of Nahan's activities is Chaugan, Bikram Bagh and Khadar-Ka-Bagh. Gift shops, Rosin & Turpine factory and local temples are among the other major attractions. Nahan celebrates Bawan Dwadshi towards the end of the monsoon when fifty two idols of local gods are carried in procession to Jagannath temple where they are floated ceremoniously in a pool and are restored at midnight to their niches. In the heart of Nahan town is Rani Tal, where a large temple and a tank from the days of ex-rulers of Sirmaur State can be seen. Ducks and Cranes are seen playing in the Ranital Tank, and Ranital Garden further adds to the charm.
 
Paonta sahib Tour Guide
 
Paonta Sahib is a sacred town built in the memory of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs. The road passes through Sataun and follows the Giri River along the beautiful scenery. Situated on the banks of Yamuna River, Paonta Sahib is a bustling township with growing industries. It is one of the important holy places for the Sikhs. It retains tangible memories of Guru Gobind Singh in the form of his weapons and a majestic Gurudwara. It recalls his presence even in the name of the city which is derived from Paonta meaning "foot", either because he set foot on this place or, according to an alternate story, he lost an ornament which he wore on his foot called "Paonta" while bathing in the Yamuna river.
 
There is a legend in this town that surrounds the ruins of this old capital of a princely state. Sirmouri Tal, not very far from Paonta Sahib was destroyed by the curse of a court dancer when the the ruler went back on an oath to give half of this kingdom in case she crossed a narrow gorge on a rope. This, she did but the wily ruler the offered her the entire kingdom if she could dance her way back. She started back but as she was half way across, he cut the rope hurling the helpless girl into the stream. Floods followed which swept away the city, the ruler and the royal house, as a result of dancer's curse. Vishawkarma temple and few other Hindu temples are also located in Paonta Sahib. The water of river Yamuna is being dammed down stream of Paonta which will soon have a water reservoir where water sports will be organised.
 
 
 
How to reach Paonta Sahib
 

By Road: Paonta Sahib is easily approachable from Nahan (45 km) and there is regular bus service connecting the places. One can also come from other routes by bus or car/taxi from Dehra Dun (45 km), Haridwar (117 km) and Shimla (180 km).
 
 
 
Recommended Hotels in Paonta Sahib
 

There is adequate accommodation in Paonta Sahib. visitors can stay at the HPTDC Hotel Yamuna, PWD Rest House, SFDA Bhawan, Paonta Sahib gurudwara, Mata Bala Sundri Sarai and in some private lodges and hotels.
 
 
Renuka Lake Tour Guide and package
 
Renuka lake is situated at a height of 672 m and lies in Sirmour district. It is 123 km from Parwanoo, 60 km from Paonta Sahib via Sataun and 38 km from Nahan via Dadahu. With a circumference of 3214m, Renukaji is the largest natural lake in Himachal. Shaped like the profile of a reclining woman, this is regarded as the embodiment of the goddess Renuka. Near the lake's feet is another lake held sacred by Hindus, and is associated to a legend surrounding her son, the legendary sage Parshurama. Both have temples built around them and the main temple dedicated to Goddess Renuka is regarded to have been built overnight in 18th century. The lake lies in a long valley and surrounding slopes are covered with thick woods. The lake is full of colourful fish and other acquatic animals. The lake is surrounded by a wildlife sanctuary and a few other temples. Boating facility is available at the lake.
 
 
 
Recommended Hotels Accomodation in Renuka Lake
 
 
The HPTDC has hotel Renuka ji just by the side of the lake. Two km away is a small town Dadahu which has some low-budget private hotels, along with PWD and Forest rest houses.
 
 
Rajgarh Tour Guide and packages
 
Popularly known as the Peach valley, Rajgarh is a lush green valley in Sirmaur district. Rajgarh is a place of great natural beauty and is about 40 km from Solan. One can camp and trek in the valley. At Rajgarh, rest house of PWD and Forest Department are available for staying, besides private hotels and guest houses.
 
The people of this valley are dynamic and hardworking. They are religious and worshippers of Lord Shiva and Goddess Durga. The local Shaya temple of Lord Shirgul has a mammoth following. According to a legend, Lord Shirgul had first come to Shaya village and later settled in Churdhar Mountain at height of 12,000 feet.
 
The famous Baru Sahib Gurdwara also lies in this valley and is worth a visit. It is 29 km from Rajgarh and is situated beyond Kheri, a picturesque spot on the banks of a tributary of the Giri River.
 
 
Habban Valley Nahan Tour Guide
 
Habban Valley is an enchanting destination and the area has thick pine fir, kail, baan and deodar forests besides orchards of apples and peaches. The climate is pleasant round the year and in winter, Habban occasionally has snow. Habban is about 70 km from Solan via Yashwant Nagar and Rajgarh.
 
 
Haripurdhar Tour Guide and Packages
 
Haripurdhar is about two hour journey from Rajgarh and is famous for the temple of Bhangyani Devi, a god sister of Lord Shirgul, the principal deity whose seat is at Churdhar. For staying PWD rest house (3 sets) and newly constructed trekkers hut is available, besides the Sarai in the temple.
 
Nohradhar
 
On way to Haripurdhar from Rajgarh, Nohradhar is one hour journey and is a base for trekking to Churdhar.
 
 
Nahan Tours and trek routes in the valley to Churdhar Himachal Pradesh
  • Sailpaw-Dokhta-Churdhar (7 km),
  • Haripurdhar-Churdhar (17 km),
  • Nohradhar-Churdhar (14 km),
  • Sarahan-Churdhar (7 km),
  • Habban-Churdhar (15 km).
 
For staying rest house of PWD (3 sets), IPH (2 sets) and some Guest houses are available.